Daily Current Affairs - 2025-12-02
Q1Where was the 'Centre of Excellence for Green Firecrackers' inaugurated in Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBCoimbatoreCKaraikudiDMadurai
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Correct answer
Karaikudi
Explanation
The Director General CSIR inaugurated the 'Centre of Excellence for Green Firecrackers' at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi.
Q2Which railway workshop in Tamil Nadu is set to carry out the overhauling of Vande Bharat train coaches for the first time?Options
AIntegral Coach Factory (ICF) ChennaiBGolden Rock Railway Workshop TiruchiCPerambur Loco WorksDArakkonam Loco Shed
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Correct answer
Golden Rock Railway Workshop Tiruchi
Explanation
Tiruchi’s Golden Rock Railway Workshop is set to carry out overhauling of Vande Bharat train coaches for the first time.
Q3What compensation amount per hectare has the Tamil Nadu government announced for crop damage caused by October rains?Options
A₹10,000B₹15,000C₹20,000D₹25,000
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Correct answer
₹20,000
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government will provide compensation of ₹20,000 per hectare for crop damage in October rain.
Q4Tamil Nadu police recently deployed AI for crowd management for the first time at which major festival?Options
APongalBChithirai FestivalCKarthigai DeepamDMahamaham
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Correct answer
Karthigai Deepam
Explanation
Tamil Nadu police deployed AI to manage crowd at Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam festival for the first time.
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Q5Which state has Tamil Nadu recently joined forces with to mine mineral sand?Options
AKarnatakaBAndhra PradeshCKeralaDTelangana
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Correct answer
Kerala
Explanation
Kerala and Tamil Nadu have joined forces to mine mineral sand.
Q6Which of the following Tamil Nadu products recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?Options
AWoraiyur Cotton SariBKancheepuram SilkCThanjavur VeenaDMadurai Malli
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Correct answer
Woraiyur Cotton Sari
Explanation
Woraiyur cotton sari, Kavindapadi nattu sakkarai, and Namakkal soapstone cookware are among five T.N. products to recently get GI tags.
Q7Indian Railways operated special trains from Tamil Nadu to Banaras for which cultural event?Options
AKashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0BGanga Aarti FestivalCVaranasi MahotsavDPrayagraj Kumbh Mela
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Correct answer
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
Explanation
Indian Railways operated seven special trains from Tamil Nadu to Banaras for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0.
Q8The Madras High Court recently ruled that the Tenkalai sect is entitled to recite 'Prabandham' at which temple?Options
ASrirangam Ranganathaswamy TempleBKancheepuram Devarajaswamy TempleCMadurai Meenakshi Amman TempleDChidambaram Natarajar Temple
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Correct answer
Kancheepuram Devarajaswamy Temple
Explanation
The Madras High Court recently ruled that Tenkalai is entitled to recite Prabandham at Kancheepuram Devarajaswamy Temple.
Q9How many posts have been notified by TNPSC for the Assistant Public Prosecutor examination in 2025?Options
A41B51C61D71
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Correct answer
61
Explanation
TNPSC has released a notification for 61 posts for Assistant Public Prosecutor examination in 2025.
Q10The 'PM E-DRIVE Scheme' launched by the Prime Minister is primarily focused on promoting which of the following?Options
AElectric Vehicle adoptionBDigital Education initiativesCRural infrastructure developmentDExport promotion
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Correct answer
Electric Vehicle adoption
Explanation
The 'PM E-DRIVE Scheme' aims to promote the adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in the country.
Q11The 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' aims to provide free electricity to households primarily through the promotion of which energy source?Options
AWind energyBHydroelectric powerCRooftop solar installationsDNuclear energy
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Correct answer
Rooftop solar installations
Explanation
The 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' focuses on providing free electricity through rooftop solar installations.
Q12What was the approximate launch mass of the CMS-03 satellite successfully placed in orbit by ISRO?Options
A1,410 kgB2,410 kgC3,410 kgD4,410 kg
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Correct answer
4,410 kg
Explanation
ISRO successfully placed a 4,410-kg CMS-03 satellite in orbit.
Q13What is the primary objective of ISRO's recently revealed Chandrayaan-4 mission?Options
AMartian atmospheric studyBLunar sample returnCAsteroid miningDSolar corona observation
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Correct answer
Lunar sample return
Explanation
Chandrayaan-4 is India’s most advanced mission for lunar sample return.
Q14The PM MITRA Parks scheme is related to the development of which sector?Options
APharmaceuticalsBFood ProcessingCTextilesDRenewable Energy
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Correct answer
Textiles
Explanation
PM MITRA stands for Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks, focusing on the textile sector.
Q15DRDO recently conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of which critical defense technology?Options
AAnti-satellite missileBHypersonic glide vehicleCFighter aircraft escape systemDStealth bomber prototype
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Correct answer
Fighter aircraft escape system
Explanation
DRDO successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system.
Q16The Government has launched a Credit Assessment Model to enhance digitally driven loan appraisal for which sector?Options
ALarge CorporationsBPublic Sector BanksCMicro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)DNon-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
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Correct answer
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Explanation
The Government has launched a Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs to enhance digitally driven loan appraisal.
Q17NHAI has signed an MoU with which telecom company to deploy a telecom-based safety alert system across National Highways?Options
AAirtelBVodafone IdeaCReliance JioDBSNL
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Correct answer
Reliance Jio
Explanation
NHAI has signed an MoU with Reliance Jio to deploy a telecom-based safety alert system across National Highways.
Q18Scientists have recently supercharged a promising material to catalyze the production of what clean energy source?Options
ABiofuelBNuclear fusionCClean hydrogenDGeothermal energy
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Correct answer
Clean hydrogen
Explanation
Scientists have supercharged a promising material to catalyze clean hydrogen production.